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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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